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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

USAF Seeks Replacement Armored Transporters for Aging Minuteman III ICBM Force

The U.S. Air Force has opened a procurement to replace aging armored transporters that support the Minuteman III ICBM force, saying current vehicles are obsolete. The move highlights immediate logistics and sustainment shortfalls for a missile fleet that remains in service pending its replacement.

2026-03-03T13:32:03.501107-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

French Rafale jets protect UAE bases; France to aid Cyprus

By AeroTime: Rafale jets in the UAE secured the skies above French bases as France plans anti-drone and anti-missile systems and a frigate for Cyprus.

Also: spacewar.com, globalnews.ca, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent and 6 more
2026-03-03T05:11:37.122249-08:00
Satellite   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Thales  
Reuters

Thales posts higher-than-expected core profit as defence, avionics and space demand lift margins

By Reuters: French aerospace and technology company Thales reported slightly higher than expected annual core profit on Tuesday and predicted higher profit margins for this year.

Also: AeroTime
2026-03-02T22:21:46.804836-08:00
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Iran drones, missiles could test rivals’ magazine depth

By FlightGlobal: Iran may be absorbing heavy strikes, but its drone and missile launches are targeting a vulnerability that airpower alone cannot fix: the magazine depths of the adversaries ranged against it.

Also: news.defcros.com
2026-03-03T01:11:17.646094-08:00
Supply Chain   Africa   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Reuters

US Struggles to Secure DRC Strategic Minerals After Pact as Conflict, Licences and Compliance Slow Progress

By Reuters: The U.S. has made progress in its push to prise Congo's strategic minerals from China's orbit, but conflict, contested licences and compliance demands are still slowing Washington's advance into a region its rival dominates, diplomats and industry officials said.

2026-03-03T00:07:37.374004-08:00